Kurt Campbell, the White House National Security Council (NSC) Indo-Pacific Coordinator and known as the ‘Asian Czar,’ said on the 18th (local time) regarding North Korea’s threat, “We will not let down our guard under any circumstances.”
Coordinator Campbell attended the Korean National Day event held by the Korean Embassy in the United States at the Kennedy Center with about 1,200 people including government officials from both countries in attendance. “There is,” he said.
He continued, “We are facing tremendous challenges on the global stage, but we are standing side by side with Korea to face them.”
“Generally, when we say, ‘Let’s go together,’ we do so not only on the Korean Peninsula but around the world,” he said. “We are cooperating in the Indo-Pacific, and we are cooperating on common challenges and technologies.” revealed.
He also said, “The people of both countries have never been as close as they are now. “America’s allies and partners and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific have never been so strong,” he said. “In many ways, this is the absolute culmination of what we have been pursuing for decades.”
In particular, he said, “I would like to say that the person we are paying attention to for his courage and leadership in the Indo-Pacific is President Yoon Seok-yeol,” and added, “He has led us in an amazing way.”
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Charles Brown is giving a congratulatory speech at the Korean National Day event held by the Korean Embassy in the U.S. at the Kennedy Center on the 18th (local time) with about 1,200 people including government officials from both countries in attendance. Photo provided by Washington Correspondents. 2023.10.18.Coordinator Campbell described the Camp David Summit between Korea, the United States, and Japan held last August as “an unprecedented trilateral engagement,” and said Ambassador to the United States Cho Hyun-dong, “He skillfully handled the most important initiatives, helping, encouraging, and supporting us.” He also praised it.
Charles Brown, the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who took office last month, also emphasized the importance of the ROK-US alliance in his congratulatory speech and shouted “Let’s go together” in Korean.
Chairman Brown said that 37,000 Americans and over 400,000 Koreans lost their lives on the Korean Peninsula during the Korean War, and that the soldiers of both Koreas and the U.S. “fought shoulder to shoulder for freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, and Americans fought for freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.” “They shed their blood on far-off battlefields for their people,” he said.
He introduced, “We go together has become our slogan,” and added, “Since then, our two countries have cooperated to confront regional and global threats.” Today, the United States currently has over 20,000 soldiers on the Korean Peninsula. They said they were stationed there.
Chairman Brown also introduced that he had personal ties to Korea, including having performed missions in Korea for several years with Korean partners and participating in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
In fact, Chairman Brown served as an F-16 pilot in the 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Force Base from 1987 to 1988, and returned to Kunsan from 2007 to 2008 to serve as commander of the 8th Fighter Wing.
He also said, “Over the past few decades, our relationship has deepened beyond the military. We have worked together to strengthen each country’s economy and are increasingly focused on future opportunities in space, energy, health, and climate change.” revealed.
While U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown is giving a congratulatory speech at the Korean National Day event held by the Korean Embassy in the U.S. at the Kennedy Center on the 18th (local time), Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong and his wife are listening. Photo provided by Washington Correspondents. 2023.10.18.Secretary-General Brown said the ROK-U.S. alliance “has proven how much we can accomplish when we work together,” and that the strength of the alliance will safeguard the peace and security of both countries.
Daniel Crittenbrink, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, mentioned President Yoon’s state visit and the Korea-U.S.-Japan Camp David Summit last April and said, “This year was a historic year commemorating the 70th anniversary of the alliance. “It is a testament to the value of our partnership.”
Regarding President Yoon’s state visit to the United States last April, Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink said, “It was the most successful state visit I have ever seen,” and “It showed the great strength of the ROK-US alliance.”
He also said, “I learned that President Yoon is one of the greatest singers in the world,” and said, “I will never forget” President Yoon singing American Pie.
He praised the political courage of President Yoon and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for holding the historic Camp David Summit, which overcame the differences between the two countries and opened a new era.
Ambassador Cho mentioned that the National Day event will be held at the Kennedy Center, which honors President John F. Kennedy, and that President Yoon, along with Prime Minister Kishida, will receive the ‘People of Courage’ award given annually by the Kennedy Library Foundation next week. “I am confident that President Kennedy will be proud of both President Yoon’s award and our hosting of the (event),” he said.
Ambassador Cho enumerated figures related to the status of Korea-US relations one by one and said, “These figures are the tip of the iceberg that shows the deep-rooted and multifaceted relationship between the two countries.”
He also said, “In terms of economics, the United States is (currently) Korea’s second largest trading partner, but it could soon surpass China and become the first trading partner.”
(Washington = News 1)
Source: Donga
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